What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMannitol
Humectant
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningResveratrol
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract
HumectantVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTrapa Japonica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSprout Extract
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Fish Liver Oil
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycereth-26, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Trapa Japonica Fruit Extract, Sprout Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Fish Liver Oil, Betaine, Allantoin, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 60, Arginine, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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